Sold for $868,000

$868,000

42 Linda Ave, Oakland, CA 94611

3beds

1,330sqft

Single Family Residence

Built in 1912

5,662 Square Feet Lot

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$653/sqft

$4,551 Estimated rent

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What's special

Cozy brick fireplacePrivate backyardPeriod detailsBuilt-in cabinetsHardwood floors

Opportunity knocks! This charming 1912 Craftsman home in the desirable Piedmont Avenue neighborhood is ready for your finishing touches. Inside, you are welcomed with period details, including hardwood floors and plenty of windows for natural light. The dining area features a cozy brick fireplace and built-in cabinets. Situated on a 5,662 sq ft lot alongside the Glen Echo Creek, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath, fixer offers a tranquil retreat. The private backyard provides a generous space for a gardener’s paradise or the go-to spot for weekend get-togethers. Enhance your daily routine with all that the Piedmont Avenue neighborhood has to offer. Enjoy boutique shops and fine dining on Piedmont Avenue. On the weekend, you might catch a movie at Landmark's Piedmont Theatre and pick up groceries at Piedmont Grocery on the way home. 98 Walk Score. Experience all that the Bay Area has to offer with easy access to I-580, SR-13, SR-24, and the Rockridge BART Station.

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Kitchen

Features: None

Heating

Forced Air

Cooling

None

Appliances

Included: Gas Water Heater
Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup

Features

Dining Area
Flooring: Hardwood, Linoleum, Tile
Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: Dining Room

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,330
Total interior livable area: 1,330 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Off Street

Accessibility

Accessibility features: Accessible Approach with Ramp

Features

Levels: One Story
Stories: 1
Exterior features: Back Yard
Pool features: None

Lot

Size: 5,662 Square Feet
Features: Level, Back Yard

Details

Parcel number: 1298971
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Craftsman
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Wood Siding
Roof: Shingle

Condition

Existing
New construction: No
Year built: 1912

Utilities & green energy

Electric: No Solar
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Oakland

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $653/sqft
Tax assessed value: $279,388
Date on market: 4/17/2026
Listing terms: Cash,1031 Exchange

Price history

Date	Event	Price
5/6/2026	Sold	$868,000+57.8%$653/sqft
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41131367 Report a problem
5/1/2026	Pending sale	$550,000$414/sqft
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41131367 Report a problem
4/17/2026	Listed for sale	$550,000$414/sqft
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41131367 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	--	$279,388 +2.1%
2024	$5,379 -3.2%	$273,587 +1.9%
2023	$5,557 +3.6%	$268,438 +1.9%
2022	$5,365 +9.9%	$263,391 +6.4%
2021	$4,884 -0.1%	$247,443 -0.8%
2020	$4,891 +5.3%	$249,519 +2%
2019	$4,645 +6.7%	$244,717 +2%
2018	$4,355	$240,010 +2%
2017	$4,355 -3.3%	$235,395 -8.4%
2016	$4,503 +3.3%	$256,915 +2.4%
2015	$4,358	$251,011 +2.7%
2014	$4,358	$244,346 -31.8%
2013	--	$358,309 +20.8%
2012	--	$296,635 +1.4%
2011	--	$292,455 -32.2%
2010	--	$431,333 +9.8%
2009	--	$392,981 +10.1%
2008	--	$356,798 +9.4%
2007	--	$326,269 +8.6%
2006	--	$300,422 +7.9%
2005	--	$278,458 +7.2%
2004	--	$259,713 +6.5%
2003	--	$243,885 +6%
2002	--	$230,030 +29.4%
2001	$3,426	$177,758